Public Service Committee
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · July 15, 2024
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Final
Monday, July 15, 2024
4:30 PM
Council Chambers
Public Service Committee
Committee Members
Councilman Larry E. Hug, Chairman
Councilman Pat Mudron
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - Final July 15, 2024
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ROLL CALL
Present Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Pat Mudron and
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
ALSO PRESENT
Greg Ruddy - Public Works Director, Sean Mikos - Deputy Director Engineering, Allison
Swisher - Public Utilities Director, Gatson Family - Residents
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Larry E.
Hug, to approve the July 1, 2024 Public Service Minutes. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug and Councilwoman Reardon
Abstain: Councilman Mudron
Public Service Minutes 07/01/2024 TMP-7500
Attachments: 07012024 Public Service Minutes.pdf
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
Q2 Water Conservation Incentive Program winner - Gatson who was presented with coloring
items, leak detective kit, and tickets to the Slammers Water Conservation baseball game on
7/23. Gatson's coloring will be added to the next City Newsletter.
CONTRACTS
Award of Contract for the 2024 Advanced Traffic ID-1755-20
Management System Phase A Project - MFT Section. No.
21-00546-01-TL to H&H Electric Co. in the amount of
$1,040,442.25
Greg Ruddy, Public Works Director, discussed the 2024 Advanced Traffic
Management System Phase A Project, in the amount of $1,040,442.25, from
H&H Electric Co.
Award of Contract for the Well Rock 1 Reinstallation to ID-1756-20
Water Well Solutions Illinois LLC in the amount of
$124,190.00
Allison Swisher, Public Utilities Director, discussed the Contract for the Well
Rock 1 Reinstallation, in the amount of $124,190.00, to Water Well Solutions
Illinois LLC
Award of Contract for the Eastside Treatment Plant Service ID-1757-20
Road Paving Project to D Construction Inc. in the amount of
$177,001.00 and a Construction Engineering Services
Agreement to Engineering Solutions Team in the amount of
$19,800.00
Allison Swisher discussed the Eastside Treatment Plant Service Road Paving
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Project, in the amount of $177,001.00, to D Construction Inc. Also included is a
Construction Engineering Services Agreement, in the amount of $19,800.00, to
Engineering Solutions Team.
Purchase of License Plate Recognition Equipment from ID-1758-20
Minuteman Security Technologies, Inc. in the amount of
$56,738.26
This item is being pulled from the Public Service and Council agendas.
A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman
Sherri Reardon, to recommend ID-1755-20, 1756-20, and 1757-20 for approval
by full Council. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman
Reardon
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
Change Order No. 1 for the Well 10D Rehabilitation Project to ID-1759-20
Water Well Solutions Illinois LLC in the amount of
$102,050.00
Allison Swisher discussed Change Order No. 1 for the Well 10D Rehabilitation
Project, in the amount of $102,050.00, to Water Well Solutions Illinois LLC.
Change Order No. 6 for the Plainfield Road (Black - Center) ID-1760-20
Water Main improvements Project to Trine Construction
Corp in the amount of $46,800.76
Allison Swisher discussed Change Order No. 6 for the Plainfield Road (Black -
Center) Water Main Improvements Project, in the amount of $46,800.76, to
Trine Construction Corp.
Change Order No. 4 for the Joliet Ottawa Water Main ID-1761-20
Improvements Project to Trine Construction Corp in the
amount of $229,372.25
Allison Swisher discussed Change Order No. 4 for the Joliet Ottawa Water Main
Improvements Project, in the amount of $229,372.25, to Trine Construction
Corp.
Change Order No. 1 for the Walsh Avenue (Taylor Street - ID-1762-20
Douglas Street) Roadway Improvement Project - 2022 - MFT
Section No. 22-00547-00-FP to Austin Tyler Construction Inc.
reducing the amount by ($88,647.61) and Payment Request
No. 5 and Final in the amount of $55,997.82
Sean Mikos, Deputy Director Engineering, discussed Change Order No. 1 for
the Walsh Avenue Roadway Improvement Project, in the amount of
($88,647.61), to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. Also discussed was Payment
Request No. 5 and Final in the amount of $55,997.82.
Change Order No. 1 for the Cora Street (Frank Avenue - ID-1763-20
Russell Street) Roadway Improvement Project - 2023 - MFT
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Section No. 23-00555-00-FP to Austin Tyler Construction Inc.
reducing the amount by ($1,570.39) and Payment Request
No. 3 and Final in the amount of $15,474.82
Sean Mikos discussed change order No. 1 for the Cora Street Roadway
Improvement Project, in the amount of ($1,570.39), to Austin Tyler Construction.
Also discussed was Payment Request No. 3 and final in the amount of
$15,474.82.
Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement ID-1764-20
for the 2023 Water Main Rehabilitation Program for
Construction Services Engineering to Baxter & Woodman,
Inc. in the amount of $272,987.00
Allison Swisher discussed Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services
Agreement for the 2023 Water Main Rehabilitation Program, in the amount of
$272,987.00, to Baxter & Woodman, Inc.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilman Pat Mudron, to recommend ID-1759-20, 1760-20, 1761-20,
1762-20, 1763-20, and 1764-20 for approval by full Council. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman
Reardon
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Resolution Appropriating Rebuild Illinois Bond Funds for the ID-1765-20
2024 Advanced Traffic Management System Phase A
Construction - MFT Section. No. 21-00546-01-TL in the
amount of $1,040,442.25
Attachments: Resolution
Greg Ruddy discussed the Rebuild Illinois Bond Fund for the 2024 Advanced
Traffic Management System.
Resolution Accepting the Grant of Public Utility, Drainage, ID-1766-20
Sidewalk and Landscaping Permanent Easement from
Donald L. Reese and Tamara A. Reese at Lot 1 of Eagle
Ridge Sub-division Unit 2 along Riviera Boulevard
Attachments: Resolution
Greg Ruddy discussed the Resolution Accepting the Grant of Public Utility,
Drainage, Sidewalk and Landscaping Permanent Easement for a future project.
A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman
Sherri Reardon, to recommend ID-1765-20, and 1766-20 for approval by full
Council. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman
Reardon
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NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
None at this time.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No one at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron,
to adjourn. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Hug, Councilman Mudron and Councilwoman
Reardon
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Agenda
City of Joliet
Public Service Committee
Meeting Agenda
Committee Members
Councilman Larry E. Hug, Chairman
Councilman Pat Mudron
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Monday, July 15, 2024 4:30 PM Council Chambers
Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov.
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Public Service Minutes 07/01/2024 TMP-7500
Attachments: 07012024 Public Service Minutes.pdf
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding agenda items and are allowed a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a
question and answer period and staff, and the Committee members do not generally respond to public comments. The
City Clerk has a copy of the public speaking procedures; please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the
harmony of the meeting shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
CONTRACTS
Award of Contract for the 2024 Advanced Traffic Management ID-1755-20
System Phase A Project - MFT Section. No. 21-00546-01-TL to
H&H Electric Co. in the amount of $1,040,442.25
Award of Contract for the Well Rock 1 Reinstallation to Water Well ID-1756-20
Solutions Illinois LLC in the amount of $124,190.00
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Award of Contract for the Eastside Treatment Plant Service Road ID-1757-20
Paving Project to D Construction Inc. in the amount of $177,001.00
and a Construction Engineering Services Agreement to
Engineering Solutions Team in the amount of $19,800.00
Purchase of License Plate Recognition Equipment from Minuteman ID-1758-20
Security Technologies, Inc. in the amount of $56,738.26
CHANGE ORDERS/PAY ESTIMATES/FINAL PAYMENTS
Change Order No. 1 for the Well 10D Rehabilitation Project to ID-1759-20
Water Well Solutions Illinois LLC in the amount of $102,050.00
Change Order No. 6 for the Plainfield Road (Black - Center) Water ID-1760-20
Main improvements Project to Trine Construction Corp in the
amount of $46,800.76
Change Order No. 4 for the Joliet Ottawa Water Main ID-1761-20
Improvements Project to Trine Construction Corp in the amount of
$229,372.25
Change Order No. 1 for the Walsh Avenue (Taylor Street - Douglas ID-1762-20
Street) Roadway Improvement Project - 2022 - MFT Section No.
22-00547-00-FP to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. reducing the
amount by ($88,647.61) and Payment Request No. 5 and Final in
the amount of $55,997.82
Change Order No. 1 for the Cora Street (Frank Avenue - Russell ID-1763-20
Street) Roadway Improvement Project - 2023 - MFT Section No.
23-00555-00-FP to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. reducing the
amount by ($1,570.39) and Payment Request No. 3 and Final in
the amount of $15,474.82
Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement for the ID-1764-20
2023 Water Main Rehabilitation Program for Construction Services
Engineering to Baxter & Woodman, Inc. in the amount of
$272,987.00
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Resolution Appropriating Rebuild Illinois Bond Funds for the 2024 ID-1765-20
Advanced Traffic Management System Phase A Construction -
MFT Section. No. 21-00546-01-TL in the amount of $1,040,442.25
Attachments: Resolution
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Resolution Accepting the Grant of Public Utility, Drainage, Sidewalk ID-1766-20
and Landscaping Permanent Easement from Donald L. Reese and
Tamara A. Reese at Lot 1 of Eagle Ridge Sub-division Unit 2 along
Riviera Boulevard
Attachments: Resolution
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
PUBLIC COMMENT
This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding non-agenda items and are allowed a maximum of 4 minutes. It is
not a question and answer period and staff, and the Committee members do not generally respond to public comments.
The City Clerk has a copy of the public speaking procedures; please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to
the harmony of the meeting shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
ADJOURNMENT
This meeting will be held in an accessible location. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact Christa M.
Desiderio, City Clerk, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432 at (815) 724-3780.
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